Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader oversees a specialized team of manufacturing engineers supporting GE Aerospace shops and suppliers in surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies (e.g. Shot Peening, EDM, ECM, laser machining). This role aligns team tasks and projects with GE Aerospace priorities and the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. The leader is responsible for setting performance measures, providing tools (processes, standards, training), and driving continuous improvement in these areas. Additionally, the leader supports escalations by ensuring resources and direction are available and senior leadership is actively informed. The leader may actively participate in projects to execute, learn, and train team members to standards.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the team to work collaboratively and continuously improve team standards, processes, and execution of technical solutions for their internal customers. Develop team members by providing training, mentorship, and opportunities for skill-building in surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies. Foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and transparency, encouraging open communication and collaboration.
• Set clear performance measures and track progress using KPIs to ensure targets are met. Ensure team tasks and projects align with organizational priorities and the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. Create and manage Operating Rhythm to review, validate, and support ongoing projects. Conduct regular self-evaluations and assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges specific to surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Utilize understanding of industry trends to inform decision-making processes.
• Lead others to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes involving surface enhancement and non-conventional machining techniques. Employ sophisticated operational/product management, manufacturing, or engineering techniques. Interaction with adjacent functions needed to solve issues. Evaluate the quality of information received and question conflicting data for analysis. Use multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Present business or technical discipline solutions to leaders. Communicate complex messages and negotiate mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influence peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
• Provide the team with the necessary tools, processes, standards, and training to maintain high performance in surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies. Support escalations by ensuring team members have the resources and direction needed to continue their work. Document and maintain the best-known practices for performing the team's work. Regularly review adherence to standard work through genba visits and assessments.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain management, with a focus on surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience leading and coaching technical teams globally, particularly in surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies.
• Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) within specialized manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving methods, such as the 4-Step Problem Solving Framework (Define, Analyze, Countermeasure, Sustain), APPS (At Point Problem Solving).
• Experience in managing complex projects involving surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies, ensuring timely delivery, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and adapting team processes to ensure outcomes in surface enhancement and non-conventional machining.
• Willingness to teach and share knowledge, including conducting training and coaching sessions specific to surface enhancement and non-conventional machining technologies.
• Experience in prioritizing work based on customer needs and measuring success through the customer lens.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with respect, inclusivity, and transparency, fosterin